Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMornings with Simi (Monday – Friday: 5.30 – 9am) helps you wake-up, reconnect, and get your day off on the right foot. Simi Sara dives into on the headlines of the day with veteran Global News anchors and reporters. They help you navigate through the details of the stories, highlight essential information and share new perspectives on how the daily news affects you. Simi loves the Lower Mainland. She’s lived here her whole life and truly understands the history and challenges our communities have faced over the years. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about what you heard on the show.
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View From Victoria: Bad news for the BC Greens
June 26, 2024 14:12 - 15 minutesIt’s bad news for the BC Greens as Adam Olsen is not willing to commit to another term. He’s their house leader, best speaker and had a secure hold on his Saanich seat. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How should we adapt to extreme heat?
June 26, 2024 13:29 - 4 minutesExtreme heat is causing severe health issues and deaths worldwide. The increasing frequency of heatwaves, driven by climate change, is a growing threat to summer crowds at religious, musical, political, and sports events. Guest: Dr. Benjamin Zaitchik, Professor of Earth & Planetary Science at John Hopkins University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The mysterious death of Tom Thomson
June 26, 2024 13:28 - 11 minutesTom Thomson, a highly influential Canadian artist, was initially buried in 1917 near Canoe Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. His death remains mysterious, with theories ranging from accidental drowning to murder. Guest: Roy MacGregor, Canadian Journalist and Author of “Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson and the Woman Who Loved Him” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Going after Boeing, Using the proceeds of crime & How accurate are BC's toxic drug numbers?
June 25, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourSeg 1: Should Boeing face criminal charges? Boeing is potentially facing criminal charges as U.S. prosecutors have informed the Department of Justice that the company may have breached a settlement agreement related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Guest: Dr. David Woods, Professor of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Human Systems Integration at Ohio State University Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Why are cops kicking people off the beaches? Vancouver police are being called out for closing beaches a...
What can we expect from Allan Schoenborn’s review hearing?
June 25, 2024 15:49 - 10 minutesA hearing for Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, ended abruptly after his lawyer, Rishi Gill, decided not to appear before the current British Columbia Review Board panel. Guest: Dave Teixeira, Advocate for Victims Rights and Spokesperson for Darcy Clarke & Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How accurate are the stats about BC’s toxic drug crisis?
June 25, 2024 15:28 - 9 minutesAs Canadians critique harm reduction policies like overdose prevention sites, safer supply, and decriminalization, many statistics are being debated. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds apologize for criticizing salmon farming?
June 25, 2024 14:48 - 9 minutesB.C. First Nations are demanding a public apology from actors William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds for a video criticizing open-net pen salmon farming. Guest: Cyrus Singh, CEO of the K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the vetting process for political candidates?
June 25, 2024 14:40 - 7 minutesIt makes sense that politics are always changing, but lately things here in BC seem particularly unsettled, with people changing parties, stepping down, and saying unexpected things. Guest: Allie Blades, Political Strategist at Mash Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?
June 25, 2024 14:22 - 8 minutesCivil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime. Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Promises not kept in Lytton
June 25, 2024 14:21 - 15 minutesThe Lytton Mayor will speak today as we approach the third anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed the village. She’ll talk about the progress and how little there has been. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: Why are cops kicking people off the beaches?
June 25, 2024 13:33 - 6 minutesVancouver police are being called out for closing beaches and kicking people off them at 10pm. Why is it all of a sudden a priority for the VPD? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Boeing face criminal charges?
June 25, 2024 13:33 - 9 minutesBoeing is potentially facing criminal charges as U.S. prosecutors have informed the Department of Justice that the company may have breached a settlement agreement related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Guest: Dr. David Woods, Professor of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Human Systems Integration at Ohio State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The threat of nuclear war, Building EV charging infrastructure in BC & Are police cameras an infringement of privacy
June 24, 2024 16:07 - 1 hourSeg 1: How does genetic genealogy work? Traditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects. Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets" Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC Conservatives still have the momentum Even...
Why is familial DNA testing for criminals banned in Canada?
June 24, 2024 16:02 - 9 minutesFamilial searching is currently banned in Canada. The Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs recently decided to continue this ban after a series of debates. Guest: Wendy Gillis, Crime Reporter for the Toronto Star Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are camera towers a violation of our privacy?
June 24, 2024 16:01 - 10 minutesA Chinatown resident, Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, is suing the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver police chief to prevent the use of three-storey-high camera towers in her neighbourhood, claiming they violate her privacy rights. Guest: Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, Concerned Citizen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 24, 2024
June 24, 2024 15:22 - 4 minutesIt was a 26-24 win over the Bluebombers in a big ‘swing’ game as the Lions now have a four-point lead on Winnipeg. Alexander Hollins had 215 receiving yards and two touchdowns and is a player with a great story as he came here in 2022 as an unknown looking to earn a spot on the team. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should gas stations be penalized for not having EV charging stations?
June 24, 2024 15:09 - 9 minutesVancouver Council is considering delaying new rules that penalize gas stations and commercial parking lots without electric vehicle charging stations due to installation delays. Guest: Michael Geller, Real Estate Consultant and Development Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Navigating the world of 'Pet Menus'
June 24, 2024 14:31 - 7 minutesWhen you dine out at a restaurant, or stop by a local eatery for a quick snack do you ever order off the pet menu? Why are ‘eats’ for pets becoming so popular? Guest: Lynn Switnowski, Founder of Pet Retail Helper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The threat of nuclear weapons in an unstable world
June 24, 2024 14:27 - 9 minutesAlthough nuclear testing in the U.S. ceased in 1992, recent developments have sparked concerns that this could change. Guest: W.J. Hennigan, National Security Opinion Correspondent for The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC Conservatives still have the momentum
June 24, 2024 14:10 - 14 minutesEven with polls showing the NDP with a big head start going into the election the BC Conservatives are still gaining momentum with more candidates being announced. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does genetic genealogy work?
June 24, 2024 13:34 - 9 minutesTraditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects. Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Using magic to understand animals, A letter to the Feds & Celebrating indigenous cooking
June 21, 2024 15:53 - 55 minutesSeg 1: How magic can help us understand animal minds At Cambridge University’s Comparative Cognition Lab, researchers are pioneering the use of magic tricks as a method to study animal cognition. Guest: Dr. Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge Seg 2: View From Victoria: Letter to the Feds The letter Premier Eby sent to Trudeau has six specific demands for priority funding from Ottawa, so BC can be treated more fairly...
Celebrating Indigenous cooking traditions
June 21, 2024 15:48 - 10 minutesBC-produced food docuseries “Moosemeat & Marmalade” is currently in its seventh and final season on APTN. The farewell season is not just about food; it's about the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture. Guest: Art Napoleon, Former Chief of the Saulteau First Nation and Host and Co-Producer of APTN's Moosemeat & Marmalade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ It with the Whitecaps for Jun 7, 2024
June 21, 2024 15:15 - 4 minutesThe team is traveling to Portland for a rivalry game tomorrow night. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will new tips help the RCMP discover more victims of Gary Allen Srery?
June 21, 2024 15:07 - 9 minutesThe RCMP in Alberta has been inundated with over 50 tips concerning serial killer Gary Allen Srery, suggesting potential links to additional victims in British Columbia and even in the United States. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant in charge of the Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 7, 2024
June 21, 2024 15:07 - 9 minutesTrump outraised Biden for the second month in a row and now Biden's cash advantage could be at risk. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Letter to the Feds
June 21, 2024 13:59 - 13 minutesThe letter Premier Eby sent to Trudeau has six specific demands for priority funding from Ottawa, so BC can be treated more fairly. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How magic can help us understand animal minds
June 21, 2024 13:44 - 10 minutesAt Cambridge University’s Comparative Cognition Lab, researchers are pioneering the use of magic tricks as a method to study animal cognition. Guest: Dr. Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is language necessary for thought, Rethinking the operation of Metro-Vancouver & Ending ppen-net salmon farming in BC
June 20, 2024 15:56 - 1 hourSeg 1: Do we need language to think? For centuries, philosophers have debated the purpose of language, with Plato positing it as crucial for thinking. Guest: Dr. Evelina Fedorenko, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Get out of the Bus Lane! BC Transit police are cracking down on unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians in Bus lanes around the city and we ask the question should EV’s be allowed to use the HOV lanes r...
How will the end of open-net salmon farming impact First Nations?
June 20, 2024 15:54 - 10 minutesThe Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship recognizes the federal government’s announcement of a 5-year re-issuance of salmon aquaculture licenses in their traditional territories. While the announcement does not fully meet their expectations, it allows for continued innovation and modernization of the sector, aiming to reduce interactions between wild and farmed salmon. Guest: Dallas Smith, Spokesperson for the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and Member of the ...
Is North Vancouver on board with the Wastewater Treatment Plant?
June 20, 2024 15:29 - 9 minutesThe Mayor of North Vancouver has come out with a statement taking shots at major infrastructure projects that she says are getting too big, too expensive and consisting of funding models that are unsustainable for the region's taxpayers. Guest: Linda Buchanan, Mayor of North Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have overdose-related brain injuries become an epidemic in Canada?
June 20, 2024 15:17 - 9 minutesCanada’s toxic drug crisis, the country’s longest-standing public health emergency, hides an underlying brain injury epidemic. During Brain Injury Awareness Month in June, researchers are highlighting the under-recognized consequence of drug toxicity. Guest: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you ready for the Summer Sickness Season?
June 20, 2024 14:43 - 7 minutesAs temperatures are warming up around the province, people will be getting out, getting together and getting sick! How can you best protect yourself from getting the summer sicknesses? Guest: Dr. Bill Sullivan, Infectious Disease Expert at Indiana University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should cities regulate apartment temperatures?
June 20, 2024 14:42 - 7 minutesA new coalition in Toronto is advocating for a bylaw to set a maximum apartment temperature of 26°C, similar to mandatory heating requirements. Such a bylaw, unprecedented in Canada, would require building owners to provide and maintain cooling systems. Guest: Jacqueline Wilson, Counsel for the Canadian Environmental Law Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Rustad is workin' it!
June 20, 2024 13:59 - 15 minutesJohn Rustad is speaking to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce in an effort to try and win over the business community. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: Get out of the Bus Lane!
June 20, 2024 13:39 - 5 minutesBC Transit police are cracking down on unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians in Bus lanes around the city and we ask the question should EV’s be allowed to use the HOV lanes regardless of passenger numbers? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do we need language to think?
June 20, 2024 13:37 - 10 minutesFor centuries, philosophers have debated the purpose of language, with Plato positing it as crucial for thinking. Guest: Dr. Evelina Fedorenko, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: CleanBC rebate change could see EV slowdown, Naming MP's involved in foreign interference & Updates on a BC unsolved murder
June 19, 2024 15:52 - 56 minutesSeg 1: Does the multiverse exist? The concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of possible strike WestJet is preparing for the wor...
Making Cents of the Markets for Jun 19, 2024
June 19, 2024 15:49 - 10 minutesTime for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happened to Jodi Henrickson?
June 19, 2024 15:40 - 10 minutesA 17-year-old from Squamish, BC, disappeared in 2009 on Bowen Island after attending a party with her ex-boyfriend. Today is the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, but authorities suspect foul play. Guest: Jenni Baynam, Film Producer at Studio BRB Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Ottawa unmask the MPs tied to foreign interference?
June 19, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutesNDP MP Jenny Kwan has called on the House of Commons to publicly name politicians identified in a secret report as being compromised by foreign states. Guest: Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s learn about Juneteenth
June 19, 2024 14:40 - 6 minutesToday is Juneteenth. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year, but do you know what it actually means or the significance behind it? Guest: Tamisha Parris, Founder of Parris Consulting, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we be alarmed by CleanBC’s rebate program changes?
June 19, 2024 14:22 - 8 minutesThe Canadian automotive industry is alarmed by the BC government decision to significantly alter the CleanBC Go Electric Rebate Program. Guest: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: $80M for Surrey Memorial Hospital
June 19, 2024 13:59 - 14 minutesPremier David Eby announced an $80m renal ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital, flanked by all his Surrey MLAs. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of possible strike
June 19, 2024 13:58 - 7 minutesWestJet is preparing for the worst and grounding flights ahead of possible strike action, which could leave travellers with few options to get where they are going. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the multiverse exist?
June 19, 2024 13:53 - 8 minutesThe concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Technology and immigration, Increasing fines for wildlife offences & The price tag for improving BC schools
June 18, 2024 16:13 - 1 hourSeg 1: Is culture changing too fast for evolution to catch up? The rapid advancement of technology and modernization has brought about numerous societal challenges, notably the increasing prevalence of mental health issues. Guest: Dr. Jose Yong, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northumbria University in Newcastle Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Social rules that should be abandoned Are there some social rules like eating the last donut in the box, or telling someone they have spinach in their t...
How can children's songs keep Indigenous languages alive?
June 18, 2024 15:53 - 10 minutesKym Gouchie, a Lheidli T’enneh musician, is preserving First Nations languages by recording children’s songs. Guest: Kym Gouchie, Lheidli T'enneh Musician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should BC increase fines for violating the Wildlife Act?
June 18, 2024 15:41 - 9 minutesFines for offences that involve harming wildlife and fish in BC are increasing significantly under the Wildlife Act. The change is supported by stakeholders in natural resources and enforcement agencies like the Conservation Officer Service. Guest: Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What will it take to improve public schools in BC?
June 18, 2024 14:57 - 8 minutesA report from B.C.’s school trustees highlights that public schools in the province require nearly $9 billion in repairs and upgrades over the next five years. Guest: Carolyn Broady, President of the BC School Trustees Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices